Skills Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Problem-Focused Approach - Fredric N. Busch

This hands-on guide offers therapists a fresh perspective and invaluable practical tools for implementing rapid, targeted psychodynamic interventions that help clients achieve lasting change. Known for his problem-focused approach, Fredric N. Busch provides a framework and guiding questions for homing in quickly on core problems that clients want to address. In a convenient large-size format, the book is organized around 26 reproducible worksheets and handouts that can be downloaded and printed for use in session or as client assignments. Extensive case examples illustrate how to use the worksheets to clarify problems, collaboratively explore the intrapsychic and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to problems, and teach clients skills to better manage their emotions and behavior.